Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to urgently exercise its constitutional oversight powers to investigate allegations reportedly made against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. In a statement.on Tuesday, SERAP urged lawmakers to conduct what it described...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja
Former Benue State Governor and ex-Senator, Gabriel Suswam, has officially declared his intention to contest the Benue North-East Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Suswam made the declaration during an interview on Arise Television, where he explained that his...
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, have intercepted a massive consignment of illicit drugs worth over ₦1 billion, concealed within legitimate goods along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City. The Comptroller of the Unit, Bishir Balogun, disclosed during a press briefing...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s defence strategy following reports of an accidental airstrike at Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border that reportedly killed several civilians. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Obi described the incident as tragic and extended condolences...
Taraba State Government has announced that the restored Nwonyo Annual Fishing and Cultural Festival will hold on April 18, 2026, in Ibi Local Government Area, as part of efforts to sustain the state’s growing tourism and cultural revival drive. Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Hon. Zeinab Jalingo, disclosed this...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has warned individuals and groups against politicising insecurity in Kaduna State, declaring that his administration will take firm action against anyone attempting to undermine peace and stability. The governor issued the warning on Monday during the State Security Council meeting held at the Council...
Hundreds of youths in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Monday staged a protest over what they described as a politically motivated attempt to undermine the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The demonstrators, drawn from various youth and civil society groups, marched...
Borno Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has on Monday unveiled 30 trucks to enhance road construction efforts across the state, as part of measures to address rising project costs linked to persistent insecurity. The governor made this known during a brief ceremony at the Government House in Maiduguri, where...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the schedule for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a post on JAMB’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the first session arrival time has been moved from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. The exam’s...
United States (US) President Donald Trump has sparked fresh global controversy after posting an AI-generated image portraying himself as Jesus Christ, deepening tensions with Pope Leo XIV. The development came shortly after Trump reacted angrily to the Pope’s renewed call for peace in the Middle East and criticism of...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State has elected a new set of executives to steer the affairs of the party, with Prince Uwemedimo Essien emerging as State Chairman. The elections were conducted after direct primaries held across ward and chapter centres in the state. After a successful...
Kaduna State High Court on Monday adjourned till Tuesday, April 14, for ruling on the bail application of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, following an amendment of charges by the prosecution. At the resumed proceedings, the amended charges were read and the defendant’s plea was taken. The...
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, saying he is “not a big fan” of the American pontiff following the pope’s appeal for peace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The 70-year-old pope had urged world leaders to halt violence during a vigil at St....
Former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has criticised recent remarks by Bola Ahmed Tinubu comparing Nigeria’s economic situation to that of Kenya, warning that such comparisons risk downplaying the severity of hardship facing Nigerians. In a post shared on X, Obi titled his message “From Pharisee to Tax Collector: Rethinking...
Pope Leo XIV told reporters Monday morning that he was unafraid of the Trump administration, hours after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media. Responding to questions by reporters aboard the papal plane to Algeria on Monday, Pope Leo XIV said: “I think that the people...
Pope Leo XIV on Monday arrived in Algeria, marking a historic moment as the North African nation welcomed a sitting Catholic pontiff for the first time. The Pope touched down to an official reception, waving warmly as he began the opening leg of his African tour, a visit expected...
National Chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is implementing a historic and deliberate economic masterplan to transform Kano State into the foremost regional hub for commerce, manufacturing, logistics and transnational trade in Nigeria and across...
At the risk of sounding jaded, intelligence, intel, typically refers to secret, security, or strategic data gathered about an enemy or a situation. It often implies actionable knowledge used for decision-making in security, business, or competitive contexts. This is the focus of this analysis. In the aftermath of the...
An oil firm, Sumedha Energy Limited, a joint venture partner with Nigeria Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Ibom Developers have pledged to commitment towards continued sustaining projects in Akwa Ibom. Company’s manager in charge of the media, Aniekeme Finbarr, gave the pledge after receiving an award for job...
Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. After a sluggish first half, Pep Guardiola’s side exploded after the break as Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi struck within six minutes to seize control. Jeremy Doku later capitalised...